allotrope

noun

Meaning

One of two or more different physical forms in which a chemical element can exist in the same state.

Examples

Oxygen has two common allotropes: the breathable gas we need and the ozone layer that protects us.
Scientists discovered that the new material is actually an allotrope of phosphorus with unique electrical properties.

Synonyms: form, variant, modification, polymorph

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allotrope

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæləˌtroʊp/

Definition

One of two or more different physical forms in which a chemical element can exist in the same state.

Examples

Oxygen has two common allotropes: the breathable gas we need and the ozone layer that protects us.
Scientists discovered that the new material is actually an allotrope of phosphorus with unique electrical properties.
The study examines how the stability of each carbon allotrope changes under extreme pressure.

Synonyms of allotrope

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